Chivas USA’s U15 Team has advanced to the Second Round of Cal South’s National Cup after a successful run in the first stage of the tournament at Lancaster’s National Soccer Center. The Red-and-White squad, led by Coach Miguel Ramos, will retake action in National Cup’s Second Round the weekend of Saturday, April 26, also in Lancaster.

In the opening match of Group C, Chivas USA U15 Team took a 2-1 loss to Milan SC, despite creating scoring opportunities early on in the game. Milan SC struck first, notching the first goal in the 12th minute of the game. Just five minutes later, the Corona-based team took advantage of a miscommunication in the back line to extend the scoreboard in their favor. Within two minutes of Milan’s second goal, the Chivas USA squad was able to react as they scored the team’s lone goal. Even though the Red-and-White squad was able to control the remaining minutes of the game, it was not enough to score and open the tournament on a high note.

On Sunday morning, things started looking up as the Red-and-White turned around the previous day’s scoreboard in their favor, this time earning a 2-1 win over Pateadores in their second game of the tournament. Just like the first game, the Red-and-White started off on the right foot, controlling the ball, but Pateadores were able to go up in the scoreboard first. As the team made a strong push forward, it wouldn’t be until the 60th minute of the game that all their efforts paid off as Jose Ponce scored the Red-and-White’s opening goal in a pass from Israel Vazquez. Five minutes later, the Young Goats scored the second and final goal of the match allowing Chivas USA to earn their first points in the tournament.

To conclude the group phase, Chivas USA advanced to the Second Round of the tournament after defeating the Anaheim Surf 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. It was in the 15th minute that Vasquez notched his first goal of the weekend off a corner kick, giving Chivas USA the ultimate win.

The Chivas USA U15 Team will open action in Round 2 of the National Cup matching up against Nomads SC on Saturday, April 26 at 1:45 p.m. (PT). The following day, the Red-and-White will have yet another doubleheader as they close Round 2 against the Inland Empire Surf Mosaquites at 9:55 a.m. (PT) and CSC San Diego at 5:35 p.m. (PT); all games will take place at Lancaster’s National Soccer Center. For all the latest news and updates on the Red-and-White Youth Development Academy, follow the club on Twitter: @ChivasUSAYouth & @cdchivasusa.